tenblade2001

Well, I've been checking out some threads b/c I am thinking about a TODA header. Several guys I've PM'd say that their valve noise is worse. In addition, I noticed that after I had my valves adjusted ther engine was REALLY quiet (I also had the silencer in). I ran the car the whole day with silencer in and it didn't make a peep. A day or two later, I took the silencer out. Then, the following day, I noticed the valve noise again; not as bad, but still there.
so, does having more airflow effect the valves negatively? Do they need to be adjusted more frequently?
thanks

Uncle Fester

[QUOTE]Originally posted by tenblade2001
[B]Well, I've been checking out some threads b/c I am thinking about a TODA header.

Gernby

Headers that use thinner guage piping will increase valve noise too. Basically, if you want it quiet, stay stock.

tenblade2001

That really makes common sense....thanks!

boostd4

Gotta love that sound once the VTEC hits....

Xplosiv

Tenblade, its the cost of modding the car..well besides $$$

It sounds pretty normal to me, I dont think you need to adjust the valves more frequently

beroznikmal

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]Headers that use thinner guage piping will increase valve noise too.

tenblade2001

[QUOTE]Originally posted by gernby
[B]Headers that use thinner guage piping will increase valve noise too.

Xplosiv

it is...it was bugging me, and I actually PMed dave aka xviper to see if this is normal.

Gernby

Valve noise is not pleasant, but that is probably the reason why the stock header is so heavy. The stock header is pretty good, so you have to choose between heavy / quiet or light / noisy.